Containing the proceedings of the 2013 International Conference on Human Health and Medical Engineering (HHME 2013), held in Wuhan, China, this book presents new research results and demonstrates new systems and techniques in the broad field of human health and medical engineering. more...

The authors address in particular the role of hormones and their links with other maternal environmental mediators in developmental programming. The crucial nature of the placenta as an interface and target between maternal and foetal environments is addressed. Emphasis is made on the emerging science of epigenetics as a potential explanation for how... more...

This book contains the contribution to the 37th Hemophilia Symposium, Hamburg 2006. The main topics are epidemiolgy, treatment of inhibitors in hemophiliacs, hemophilic arthropathy and synovitis, relevant hemophilia treatment 2006, and pediatric hemostasiology. The volume is rounded off by numerous free papers and posters on hemophilia, casuistics,... more...

Chronic myeloid leukemia is a clonal disease that results from an acquired genetic change in a single pluripotential hemopoietic stem cell. Efforts to confront this disease have been assisted by advances in cellular and molecular biology and the speed at which these findings have transformed the therapeutic algorithm. Nevertheless, there is some uncertainty... more...

With the recent discovery of JAK2 mutations in myeloproliferative disorders, medical science has taken a revolutionary stride forward toward understanding the pathogenesis of these diseases. This new advancement translates not only to a more rapid and reliable diagnosis, but also allows groundbreaking research into the development of new therapeutics.... more...

This book summarizes the most current research on the anemia of chronic disease and identifies effective diagnostic strategies for this common clinical condition-covering key topics related to the design and selection of therapeutic options including the treatment of the underlying disease, the biology of erythropoietin and the regulation of erythropoiesis,... more...

A practical guide to laboratory diagnosis and treatment of hemostatic disorders. This concise book covers all you need to know to manage thrombotic and bleeding disorders, distilling the most clinically up-to-date information, and including the latest treatment strategies for key conditions and diseases. Essential Guide to Blood Coagulation... more...

Now in its third edition, Molecular Hematology has been thoroughly updated to incorporate recent advances in molecular research. The aim of the book remains the same – to provide a core knowledge base for those with little exposure to molecular biological techniques. Molecular biology has had a significant impact on the understanding of blood... more...

The first book with a holistic approach to all aspects of care for women with inherited bleeding disorders Ever wondered about heavy menstrual bleeding that did not seem to have any natural or physical causes? Ever had patients coming in with a family tree full of bleeding disorders? Inherited bleeding disorders have an adverse effect... more...

Edited by experts from one of the world’s largest leukemia centers, this book provides information on the biology of the variety of leukemic disorders, up-to-date diagnostic testing and many new developments in therapy. Chapters covering new treatments present an outlook for the future and explain the rationale for ongoing clinical trials. ... more...